Jamar Younger | Arizona Capitol Times
Key Points:
- Bill increases penalties for foreign government intimidation crimes
- Creates training program to address transnational repression
- Democrats raise concerns over discrimination and constitutionality
The Senate passed a bill on June 18 that would enhance penalties for an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization who attempts to intimidate dissidents living in the United States.
House Bill 2374 would require the person to be sentenced to the next higher class of offense if they’re convicted of crimes such as stalking, threatening, harassment, aggravated assault or coercing anyone while acting on behalf of a government or terrorist organization.
The measure would also require the Arizona Department of Public Safety to establish a Transnational Repression Recognition and Response Training Program.
